Sprint Nextel, Citibank Boost Stock Futures

Stock futures kept climbing early Monday, buoyed by overseas markets, although commodities were under some pressure. Dow futures were up 56 points and rising. Nasdaq futures mustered an 18.5 point gain and S&P 500 futures rose eight points. Retail sales climbed 1.1% in September, the Commerce Department reported. That was down from an upwardly revised 1.2% gain in August, but well above the ...

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